Explore the art trails of Goa with Soul Travelling

In recent years Goa is getting popular for its art forms. Travelers can now explore offbeat art forms that have thrived for centuries, including Frescoes, Azulejos tiles, and Kaavi art.

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The Fresco technique, particularly found in old homes of Canacona, South Goa. These paintings, using natural dyes, were once the storytellers of Goan houses, blending Hindu and Catholic aesthetics.

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Frescoes are created by painting on wet plaster. In Goan homes, these murals bring characters and real-life scenarios to life.

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Kaavi art is an ancient Goan folk tradition, prevalent in temples and homes. With intricate designs etched into plaster and filled with a mixture of red soil and charcoal.

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To create Kaavi art, plaster is cured with water over two days, then engraved using a steel tool called a bodkin.

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Navratri in Goa is very unlike anywhere else in India. The 'Makhars' are decorative pieces that are placed on the deities in the temple which change each day for the nine days of Navratri.

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